Balancing it All?

 

Balancing It All? Ha! Let’s Talk About Surviving Instead.

If you’ve ever tried to “balance it all”, let me just say—how’s that working out for you? 😂 Because over here, I’m just trying to drink my coffee before it goes cold and remember which kid has practice on which day.

I used to think balance meant having it all together. You know, waking up before the kids, squeezing in a workout, packing cute Pinterest-worthy lunches, answering emails on time, and still having energy to be fun at bedtime. Spoiler alert: That lasted about five minutes.

Because the truth is—you can’t balance it all. And honestly? You don’t need to.

What If We Stopped Trying to Do It All?

Motherhood isn’t about perfectly balancing work, kids, relationships, self-care, and an Instagram-worthy home. (If it is, I definitely missed the memo.) Instead, I’ve learned that the real priority isn’t doing it all—it’s being the best version of myself for my kids.

Some days, that means homemade pancakes for breakfast. Other days, it means handing them a granola bar and calling it a win. Some days, I show up as calm, patient, Pinterest-mom-of-the-year. Other days, it’s “Just go to bed, I love you, we’ll try again tomorrow.”

Your Kids Don’t Need You to Be Perfect—Just Present.

They don’t care if the house is spotless or if dinner is home cooked organic. What they’ll remember is how you made them feel. Did you laugh with them today? Did you make them feel safe? Did you model what it looks like to take care of yourself, too?

So, if today feels like a mess (and let’s be real, it probably is), just remember: You’re not failing—you’re living. The best thing you can give your kids isn’t a perfectly balanced life. It’s a happy, present, and sane(ish) version of YOU.

Now, excuse me while I go reheat my coffee for the third time. ☕️ 😆

With Love,

Brittany